Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri
Legal age for child to Decide Guardianship
What age can child leave home and decide guardian in Missouri without interference from present guardian?
Asked on 1/31/01, 6:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Legal age for child to Decide Guardianship
I can only speak as to Arizona law. In Arizona, a child's desires must be considered, but are only one of many factors. Once the child is eighteen, he/she can chose to live wherever they so desire.
/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney
JON C. DAKE & ASSOC.,P.C.
Answered on 3/15/01, 4:48 pm